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AI Joins Cosmonauts on ISS Mission
26 Nov
Summary
- Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft launch approved for November 27.
- Crew will spend 242 days in orbit, returning July 2026.
- GigaChat neural network will assist cosmonauts for the first time.

The State Commission has officially approved the main and backup crews for the Soyuz MS-28 manned spacecraft, set to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on November 27. The primary crew consists of Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikayev, accompanied by NASA astronaut Christopher Williams.
This mission is notable for being the first to utilize the GigaChat neural network, developed by Russia's Sberbank, to assist cosmonauts during their time in orbit. The crew is scheduled for a 242-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Their return is anticipated at the end of July 2026. The reserve crew for this mission includes cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and astronaut Anil Menon, ensuring continuity and support for the space endeavor.




